# General Discussion **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/general-discussion/8.md?page=256 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 257 --- ## [Brake pad types](https://community.cartalk.com/t/brake-pad-types/89217)
**Author:** [@jimmy1913](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jimmy1913)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [March 11, 2015, 4:14pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/brake-pad-types/89217 "2015-03-11T16:14:24Z")
There are about four basic types of brake pads. Ceramic, metallic, semi metallic and organic. My question is, which type will grip the rotors the most. I am looking for the best stopping power. I do not care about b… --- ## [Air Bag Failure](https://community.cartalk.com/t/air-bag-failure/89226)
**Author:** [@cady544](https://community.cartalk.com/u/cady544)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [March 11, 2015, 4:49am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/air-bag-failure/89226 "2015-03-11T04:49:14Z")
My husband rolled his F250 in the northeast winter storm yesterday. (Broken leg, concussion but ok!!) The air bags didn't deploy. He hit a tree impacting the front driver's side, hard. Shouldn't the air bags have dep… --- ## [2015 Civic EX Vs Mazda3 i Touring](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-civic-ex-vs-mazda3-i-touring/89139)
**Author:** [@peepyki](https://community.cartalk.com/u/peepyki)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [March 9, 2015, 11:22pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-civic-ex-vs-mazda3-i-touring/89139 "2015-03-09T23:22:33Z")
Hi All, I'm in the market for a new car and have my choices narrowed down between a Civic EX or a Mazda3 I Touring. I've test driven the Civic and liked it but I'm not too excited by the color options (vein, I know). I… --- ## [Factory Stereo Broke, Aftermarket Questions](https://community.cartalk.com/t/factory-stereo-broke-aftermarket-questions/89221)
**Author:** [@joejoe137](https://community.cartalk.com/u/joejoe137)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [March 9, 2015, 9:30pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/factory-stereo-broke-aftermarket-questions/89221 "2015-03-09T21:30:49Z")
Hello, hope this is the right forum for this discussion. My 1997 Honda Civic radio volume knob broke, after trying like heck to get it working again, nothing:( I only listen to music on my phone (no radio/cds/etc). All I… --- ## [My car was sugared](https://community.cartalk.com/t/my-car-was-sugared/89228)
**Author:** [@michellejjjj](https://community.cartalk.com/u/michellejjjj)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [March 8, 2015, 4:20pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/my-car-was-sugared/89228 "2015-03-08T16:20:00Z")
My car gas tank was sugared and the opening of my transmission was sugared and the opening of my antifreeze was sugared "am" I up the creek or can it be saved.... Its a 1995 Chevy Burretta over 1700000 miles can it be he… --- ## [Engine oil light stays on](https://community.cartalk.com/t/engine-oil-light-stays-on/89216)
**Author:** [@O.J](https://community.cartalk.com/u/O.J)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [March 8, 2015, 4:42am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/engine-oil-light-stays-on/89216 "2015-03-08T04:42:05Z")
Had my oil change and the light stays on ,,any ideas --- ## [Parts talk banter](https://community.cartalk.com/t/parts-talk-banter/89165)
**Author:** [@George\_San\_Jose1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/George_San_Jose1)\ **Replies:** 92\ **Last updated:** [March 7, 2015, 9:08am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/parts-talk-banter/89165 "2015-03-07T09:08:02Z")
For a little forum humor, here's some back and forth banter at the parts counter last weekend. I was trying to purchase: 10 inch length of 1/8 inch OD copper tubing 2 foot length of 1/8 inch ID plastic tubing Vis… --- ## [Hybrid battery reliability](https://community.cartalk.com/t/hybrid-battery-reliability/89223)
**Author:** [@RASCAL](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RASCAL)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [March 7, 2015, 12:48am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/hybrid-battery-reliability/89223 "2015-03-07T00:48:49Z")
for a 2007 nissan altima hybrid how reliable are the electric batteries & cost of replacement? --- ## [Car for Teenager](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-for-teenager/89106)
**Author:** [@LanieI](https://community.cartalk.com/u/LanieI)\ **Replies:** 34\ **Last updated:** [March 7, 2015, 12:10am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-for-teenager/89106 "2015-03-07T00:10:43Z")
Hi, We are looking at cars for a teenage girl. This will be her first car, we are not worried about insurance costs, but are curious about the cost of monthly maintenance on the cars following. Also, your opinions on a … --- ## [Cheap Cheap Car](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cheap-cheap-car/89151)
**Author:** [@Mitchy](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Mitchy)\ **Replies:** 81\ **Last updated:** [March 6, 2015, 6:51pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cheap-cheap-car/89151 "2015-03-06T18:51:09Z")
Hello everyone, I am 16 years old and am in need of a vehicle to get to school work and sports practices. While I do have quite a bit more money than the average 16 year old, I don't want to spend very much and so am lo… --- ## [Ads on cartalk webpage](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ads-on-cartalk-webpage/89208)
**Author:** [@wesw](https://community.cartalk.com/u/wesw)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [March 5, 2015, 8:51pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ads-on-cartalk-webpage/89208 "2015-03-05T20:51:14Z")
geez people, I know I m a little over the hill but I just saw an ad that was kinda insulting, tho accurate, I guess. Russian Senior Dating for Men they aren t even serving us up young Russian women anymore, afraid we… --- ## [Transmission shifting problem](https://community.cartalk.com/t/transmission-shifting-problem/89183)
**Author:** [@kurtwm1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/kurtwm1)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [March 5, 2015, 6:00pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/transmission-shifting-problem/89183 "2015-03-05T18:00:38Z")
I have a 1999 Dodge Durango, 8cyl., auto transmission with about 211K miles on it. For several months now the car has problems shifting from 2nd to 3rd gear. It goes from first to second without trouble, but to get to t… --- ## [More evidence](https://community.cartalk.com/t/more-evidence/88880)
**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Replies:** 102\ **Last updated:** [March 4, 2015, 9:47pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/more-evidence/88880 "2015-03-04T21:47:05Z")
...that "the good old days" were not nearly as good as modern times when it comes to auto safety. For those who crave a "classic" car for a daily driver, this is just one more thing to consider, over and above the reli… --- ## [Lexus LS 460](https://community.cartalk.com/t/lexus-ls-460/89137)
**Author:** [@jimster](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jimster)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [March 4, 2015, 3:15pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/lexus-ls-460/89137 "2015-03-04T15:15:24Z")
Have any of you had experience with the Lexus LS 460? --- ## [Is this a good deal ? 2014 RDX in 29,995](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-this-a-good-deal-2014-rdx-in-29-995/89124)
**Author:** [@nightup](https://community.cartalk.com/u/nightup)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [March 4, 2015, 3:07pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-this-a-good-deal-2014-rdx-in-29-995/89124 "2015-03-04T15:07:19Z")
Hello, I have been looking to buy a used vehicle in luxury class SUV. Can somebody evaluate this and suggest if this is a good deal - https://usedcars.truecar.com/car/Acura-RDX-2014/5J8TB3H33EL008883 I am new to auto s… --- ## [Good news for NASCAR fans!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/good-news-for-nascar-fans/89178)
**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [March 4, 2015, 11:03am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/good-news-for-nascar-fans/89178 "2015-03-04T11:03:45Z")
http://www.nj.com/sports/index.ssf/2015/02/found\_race\_car\_stolen\_from\_nj\_nascar\_team\_is\_recov.html#incart\_river --- ## [Cars to Buy Before They Are Gone](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cars-to-buy-before-they-are-gone/89203)
**Author:** [@ParisRoberts](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ParisRoberts)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [March 4, 2015, 7:58am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cars-to-buy-before-they-are-gone/89203 "2015-03-04T07:58:58Z")
Insider Car News states that one of the biggest reasons certain car models are discontinued each year is because of the needs and demands of consumers. These needs are constantly changing, and it is up to car innovators… --- ## [Stump the chump...Can you figure it out](https://community.cartalk.com/t/stump-the-chump-can-you-figure-it-out/89197)
**Author:** [@motorbreatgh](https://community.cartalk.com/u/motorbreatgh)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [March 4, 2015, 6:40am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/stump-the-chump-can-you-figure-it-out/89197 "2015-03-04T06:40:56Z")
I'm a mechanic at a Nissan dealership in Baltimore, before that I worked at a GM dealership for 10 years. I have come across some weird problems, from bad smells on left turns and a dvd player that only played Jungle Boo… --- ## [Do truck tires really need to be flat black?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/do-truck-tires-really-need-to-be-flat-black/87854)
**Author:** [@Kalbert](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Kalbert)\ **Replies:** 98\ **Last updated:** [March 4, 2015, 3:15am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/do-truck-tires-really-need-to-be-flat-black/87854 "2015-03-04T03:15:48Z")
I had a though the other night on the freeway at 75 mph. It was right after I ran over a large fragment of truck tire that was stretched out across the lane. There were tire pieces all over the place, but at night agai… --- ## [I need a dog friendly car with a driver's seat with lots of head room](https://community.cartalk.com/t/i-need-a-dog-friendly-car-with-a-drivers-seat-with-lots-of-head-room/89193)
**Author:** [@LucilleFromMobile](https://community.cartalk.com/u/LucilleFromMobile)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [March 4, 2015, 2:11am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/i-need-a-dog-friendly-car-with-a-drivers-seat-with-lots-of-head-room/89193 "2015-03-04T02:11:13Z")
Hi Guys! I need some help - I have lower back problems that get worse when I sit in a car where your legs are extended out in front of you. I need a vehicle where you sit up off the floor with knees bent, like you do … --- ## [Bye, bye Veyron!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/bye-bye-veyron/89185)
**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [March 3, 2015, 4:25pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/bye-bye-veyron/89185 "2015-03-03T16:25:18Z")
Volkswagen has apparently pulled the plug on Veyron production, after selling a grand total of 450 cars during the Bugatti's10 year production run. According to Business Week, VW lost $5.2 million on each Veyron, due to … --- ## [Classic Cars with Air Bags](https://community.cartalk.com/t/classic-cars-with-air-bags/89043)
**Author:** [@LanieI](https://community.cartalk.com/u/LanieI)\ **Replies:** 48\ **Last updated:** [March 3, 2015, 2:47pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/classic-cars-with-air-bags/89043 "2015-03-03T14:47:57Z")
Hello, I am looking at purchasing a classic car. The car will be driven by a teenager, so I was wondering what classic cars have airbags or which of these cars are the safest? What years I should be looking at? I have be… --- ## [Taurus hvac](https://community.cartalk.com/t/taurus-hvac/89196)
**Author:** [@Cavell](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Cavell)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 3, 2015, 3:50am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/taurus-hvac/89196 "2015-03-03T03:50:23Z")
01 Taurus. Base heat controls. I turned selector from heat to off when car was not running. Ignition off. I could hear the vent/duct moving as I did. I switched control form off-vent and heard noise. Switched it off agai… --- ## [Better go fill up your gas tank](https://community.cartalk.com/t/better-go-fill-up-your-gas-tank/89160)
**Author:** [@asemaster](https://community.cartalk.com/u/asemaster)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [March 3, 2015, 12:54am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/better-go-fill-up-your-gas-tank/89160 "2015-03-03T00:54:36Z")
Last night's price notice shows that the tank wagon price (or the wholesale price, the price that gas station operators pay for the gas delivered to their location) went up 20.44 cents per gallon overnight. That's a 10… --- ## [Motor oil question](https://community.cartalk.com/t/motor-oil-question/89189)
**Author:** [@dodge330](https://community.cartalk.com/u/dodge330)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [March 2, 2015, 11:19am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/motor-oil-question/89189 "2015-03-02T11:19:36Z")
My question is on GTX motor oil. There is a synthetic blend formula and a part synthetic formula. I know that the blend formula has only about 10 percent synthetic in the mixture. How much is in the part formula? I c… --- ## [Pre purchase inspections](https://community.cartalk.com/t/pre-purchase-inspections/89176)
**Author:** [@Dag](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Dag)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [March 1, 2015, 10:16pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/pre-purchase-inspections/89176 "2015-03-01T22:16:17Z")
I am shopping for a used car and want to know if it's ok or even an option to have a mobile mechanic run checks on a vehicle I am looking at at a dealership? I have done this w private sellers in the past. --- ## [Does this charge seem reasonable?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/does-this-charge-seem-reasonable/89181)
**Author:** [@markg2](https://community.cartalk.com/u/markg2)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [March 1, 2015, 7:09am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/does-this-charge-seem-reasonable/89181 "2015-03-01T07:09:56Z")
2000 Silverado 2500: To replace a bad fuel pump, the tank is almost full requiring emptying and filling, $790.00? --- ## [Ford Explorer or Chrysler Town and Country?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ford-explorer-or-chrysler-town-and-country/89174)
**Author:** [@nightup](https://community.cartalk.com/u/nightup)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [March 1, 2015, 1:45am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ford-explorer-or-chrysler-town-and-country/89174 "2015-03-01T01:45:49Z")
Hi, We, family of 7 (including one child with car seat) are renting a vehicle for 5 days. On rental site, I can see two options of 7 seater, Chrysler Town and Country or Ford Explorer. I really never gave much attention … --- ## [Understanding buying terms and choosing SUV](https://community.cartalk.com/t/understanding-buying-terms-and-choosing-suv/89112)
**Author:** [@system](https://community.cartalk.com/u/system)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [February 28, 2015, 8:42pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/understanding-buying-terms-and-choosing-suv/89112 "2015-02-28T20:42:34Z")
Hi, I am wishing to buy luxury SUV but do not want to cross $35000 in total. I recently started learning buying process so still I am understanding terms. I always bought used cars, so not much aware of all calculation… --- ## [Better resale value?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/better-resale-value/89169)
**Author:** [@system](https://community.cartalk.com/u/system)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [February 28, 2015, 12:35am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/better-resale-value/89169 "2015-02-28T00:35:56Z")
Hello, Which car can hold better resale value after 2 years and more likely to be picked by craigslist or dealers ? Choices are Acura RDX, Mercedes-Benz GLA 250 and Lexus NX200t. How do dealers (or carmax) buy vehicles, … [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/general-discussion/8.md?page=255) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/general-discussion/8.md?page=257)